Call for volunteers: Build a playground, help with Golden Harvest Festival and Hospice

Peter Chen / The Post-StandardOrganizers Dominic Robinson, Maureen Dore and Mike Behnke, all of Syracuse, pose in April at Lower Union Park, at North Salina and Kirkpatrick streets in Syracuse.

Want to lend a helping hand in your community? Here are some local volunteering opportunities:

BUILD A PLAYGROUND
Volunteers needed to help build a playground on the North Side of Syracuse. No experience required. Bring family, friends and coworkers. Food provided. When: Sept. 20 and 21, rain or shine. Where: Lower Union Park, North Salina and Kirkpatrick streets. Contact: Maria Malagisi, 498-7207 or playgroundbuild@gmail.com.

HELP WITH GOLDEN HARVEST FESTIVAL
More than 300 volunteers are needed to help with the Golden Harvest Festival at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Volunteers who work for at least one shift will receive a free T-shirt and admission to both days of the festival. When: Sept. 8 and 9. Most shifts are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 1:30 to 6 p.m. Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Lysander. Contact: Margaret Tzen, 638-2519; see onondagacountyparks.com/beaver-lake-nature-center/golden-harvest-festival/ for more information.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Hospice of Central New York is seeking emotionally mature, compassionate and dedicated volunteers to provide end-of-life support to people and their families. When: Training classes run 5 to 7:30 p.m. for eight consecutive Thursdays, starting Sept. 20. Registration deadline is Sept. 14. Where: Classes at 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool. Trained volunteers work at homes, residential or inpatient facilities. Contact: Michele Devlin, 634-1100.

United Way's Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for local organizations. Visit volunteercny.org to find an opportunity.